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Walden House Residential Stepdown Northpoint

San Francisco, CA

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth
Specializes in Dual Diagnosis Trauma-Informed Women-Only Program Pregnancy · Postpartum Young Adults

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in San Francisco, CA · Accepts Medicaid · Private · Serves trauma survivors.

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What happens when you call

  • Free — no obligation to admit
  • Confidential — HIPAA + 42 CFR Part 2
  • Live person — no voicemail, 24/7
  • Insurance verified in minutes

Facility direct line available in the contact section below.

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Key takeaways for Walden House Residential Stepdown Northpoint

  • Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth offered on-site
  • Accepts Medicaid, Private insurance
  • SAMHSA-verified facility (U.S. Treatment Locator listing)
  • Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
  • Located in San Francisco, CA

Always verify current programs, availability, and insurance in-network status directly with the facility or our contact details below.

About Walden House Residential Stepdown Northpoint

HealthRIGHT 360 operates over 50 programs in 11 California counties, providing comprehensive treatment services for a diverse range of individuals and families struggling with substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and co-occurring disorders.
HealthRIGHT 360's Walden House program operates 3 residential stepdown locations on San Francisco's Treasure Island, including their Northpoint location. Clients live at the Walden House residential stepdown location while participating in a separate outpatient treatment program for mental health or substance use. (The other treatment program can be one of HealthRIGHT 360's programs or another treatment program.)
The Walden House residential stepdowns tend to serve people who are homeless, justice-involved, LGBTQ+ individuals, young adults, people who have injected drugs, and people with HIV/AIDS.
This program is abstinence-based, but HealthRIGHT 360 has other programs that use the harm reduction model.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: May 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Walden House Residential Stepdown Northpoint at a Glance

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator.

Levels of care

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth

Service settings

Residential/24-hour residential, Long-term residential, Short-term residential

Therapy approaches

Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling

Age groups accepted

Young Adults, Adults

Special populations

Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma

Medications used

Acamprosate (Campral®), Disulfiram, Buprenorphine with naloxone, Buprenorphine without naloxone, Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable), Naltrexone (oral), Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable), Lofexidine +4 more

Recovery support services

Self-help groups, Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services, Recovery coach, Mentoring/peer support, Employment counseling or training

Facility operation

Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission. Verification is free.

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Medicaid

State-administered · Nominal copay or $0

Coverage details →

Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

Private insurance

Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · UHC · etc.

Coverage details →

TRICARE / VA

Active duty · Retirees · Veterans

Self-pay / Cash

Payment plans often available

Sliding scale

Based on household income

Full payment list from SAMHSA: Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; SAMHSA funding/block grants

Contact & Location

Address

1225 Northpoint Dr., San Francisco, CA 94130

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Facility direct line

(415) 967-5334

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Walden House Residential Stepdown Northpoint accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Walden House Residential Stepdown Northpoint accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CA Medicaid plan. Call (415) 967-5334 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Walden House Residential Stepdown Northpoint offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Residential/24-hour residential, Long-term residential, Short-term residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Walden House Residential Stepdown Northpoint have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma.
What therapy methods does Walden House Residential Stepdown Northpoint use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at Walden House Residential Stepdown Northpoint?
Call the facility directly at (415) 967-5334 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: May 2026. Editorial policy.

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